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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Whole Grain Sampling Day

Whole Grain Sampling Day The Whole Grains Council is holding a Whole Grain Sampling Day. The goal is to have people trying new foods with whole grains. Stop by the Whole Grains Council to learn more and meet some of the companies participating.

There are three diﬀerent varieties of the Whole Grain Stamp: the 100% Stamp, the 50%+ Stamp, and the Basic Stamp.

If a product bears the 100% Stamp (left image above), then all its grain ingredients are whole grain. There is a minimum requirement of 16g (16 grams) – a full serving – of whole grain per labeled serving, for products using the 100% Stamp.

If a product bears the 50%+ Stamp (middle image), then at least half of its grain ingredients are whole grain. There is a minimum requirement of 8g (8 grams) – a half serving – of whole grain per labeled serving, for products using the 50%+ Stamp. The 50%+ Stamp was added to the Whole Grain Stamps in January of 2017 and will begin appearing on products in the spring and summer of 2017.

If a product bears the Basic Stamp (right image), it contains at least 8g (8 grams) – a half serving – of whole grain, but may also contain some reﬁned grain.

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I am a Registered Dietitian and nutritionist. I received my doctorate degree in nutrition education and statistics. I have worked as a food journalist and nutrition media consultant since 1989.

In 1989 my son was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. He is a quadriplegia confined to a motorized wheelchair. He requires total assistance with all activities of daily living. He is able to communicate verbally and speaks with clarity, insight and humor.